Letters: Most dogs never bite

I am extremely concerned about the prospect for any dog breed bans taking effect. This makes as much sense as outlawing driving for everyone because some people choose to drive drunk.

Over the past 40 years my household has owned four Rottweilers, along with some German shepherds and Dobermans. All have lived a normal life expectancy without biting anyone. (Our current rottie lives in fear of our 15-pound Jack Russell terrier.)

Everywhere my dogs go they change people's minds about the assumption that these breeds are vicious. No dog is inherently vicious. However, we do need to take a close look at dog owners who have repeated complaints lodged against them. Common sense care for dogs needs to be enforced.

No dog should ever have to live chained up 24/7 with no affection, poor diet, bad shelter, no vet care, nor should dogs be roaming unattended. These are recipes for creating dangerous dogs.

Despite all the negligent or outright cruel dog owners, it is astounding that the vast majority of canines never bite, even in the face of unspeakable abuse. Too bad the human race does not exhibit such restraint.

Nancy L. Reim
Mayville

Back HB 4313

Editor, The News:

School board members in Saginaw County, please join me in contacting Sen. Roger Kahn and asking him to support House Bill 4313.

House Bill 4313 is a much needed relief for our schools' ailing budgets. It will help us prepare our students for success while saving taxpayers money.

Under the bill that recently passed the Michigan House, schools would be given the flexibility to use what's called a sinking fund millage to pay for upgrades to technology and busing, all the while saving taxpayer dollars. We would not have to get high-interest loans that come with many long-term expenses.

Thanks to Rep. Andy Coulouris' vote, our schools are one step closer to being able to reduce costs for our taxpayers. Please let your representatives know you appreciate their vote for this bill.